Condensation on windows: How to prevent condensation INSIDE your home

WINTER brings with it a range of issues within our homes we only notice once the cold weather has well and truly hit. One of these problems is condensation inside the house, but how can you prevent this?

Condensation inside the home, most commonly on the inside of your windows, is a recurring problem for a lot of people’s houses in the winter months. The issue can not only damage your property but it can also be detrimental to your health, especially for those with asthma. Condensation occurs when there is a lack of ventilation and a build up of moisture, meaning winter is prime time for your windows to steam up thanks to all the extra time we spend indoors with the heating on full blast. While no one is keen to open the windows in the colder months, there are methods to avoid condensation.

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If not dealt with, it can lead to harmful mould which could cause breathing difficulties from the allergens produced

Ross Counsell, Director at Good Move

Ross Counsell, a director at Good Move told Express.co.uk why so many homes are affected: “Condensation occurs in your home when humidity levels rise generally due to a lack of good quality ventilation.

“As the cold weather comes, we spend more time indoors meaning that the level of moisture from things such as breathing, hot showers and cooking increases.

"This can cause all kinds of issues to your property with more minor problems like peeling wallpaper and damp patches.”

Ross also warned of the other problems condensation can lead to, adding: “If not dealt with, it can lead to harmful mould which could cause breathing difficulties from the allergens produced. This is particularly dangerous for those with asthma.”

And it’s not just your health which could be affected.

The property expert added: “As well as your affecting your health, these things can also decrease the value of your property significantly.”

But how can you avoid the build up of condensation inside your home?

Ross advised: "To help reduce the amount of condensation disturbing your home make sure that appliances such as washing machines, cookers and kettles are well ventilated when in use.

Condensation is a common problem in homes during the winter (Image: GETTY)

There are ways to prevent condensation in the home (Image: GETTY)

“It is also a good idea to keep doors closed to avoid condensation entering colder areas in your house.

“Double glazing, draft proofing and loft insulation are all things that will help your house remain a higher temperature and therefore reduce the amount of condensation.”

Rooms that are more prone to dampness, such as the bathroom, should also be well ventilated.

"Make sure that you have extractor fans in the main problem rooms such as the bathroom and kitchen and wipe down any cold surfaces after cooking or showering,” Ross added.

“The last thing you can do to help is make sure that there is plenty of room for the air to circulate properly, don’t overfill wardrobes and keep a gap between furniture and the walls."

Condensation issues can often lead to damp and as a result the growth of mould – but there are simple ways to remove mould.

YouTube user Malcolm Peill uploaded a video of himself removing black mould from the silicone seal around his bathtub.

The British man videoed himself using household items - namely toilet roll and bleach - to get rid of the black stuff without so much as a scrub.